Docuseal vs SignRequest

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

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Docuseal

Open-source e-signature platform

4.4
Editorial Rating
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SignRequest

Simple e-signature tool now integrated into Box

4.5
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.4
vs
4.5

Starting Price

Free
vs
Free

Pricing Model

freemium
vs
freemium
Feature
Docuseal
SignRequest
Digital signatures
Document templates
API access
Multiple signers
Audit trail
Self-hosted option
Document signing
Templates
Google Drive integration
Custom branding
Team management

Docuseal Pros

  • Completely free self-hosted
  • Clean modern UI
  • Good API for integration
  • Active development
  • Easy Docker deployment
  • Unlimited documents self-hosted

Docuseal Cons

  • Young project less mature
  • Fewer templates than DocuSign
  • Limited third-party integrations
  • No mobile app
  • Smaller community
  • Enterprise features still developing

SignRequest Pros

  • Clean and simple signing UX — less overwhelming than DocuSign
  • Free tier with 10 documents per month
  • Box Sign integration free with Box Business subscriptions
  • Good Google Drive and Slack integrations
  • Competitive pricing for standalone use
  • No account required for document signers

SignRequest Cons

  • Uncertain standalone product future post-Box acquisition
  • Active development slowed after acquisition
  • Fewer features than DocuSign or Adobe Sign
  • API less capable than enterprise alternatives
  • Support response has degraded post-acquisition per Reddit
  • Standalone product may eventually be deprecated in favor of Box Sign

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